Book: Changes in Behaviour

7. Gathering Information

The A-B-C Approach - use this approach to gather information around changes in behaviours.

Antecedents - What was happening? What was your loved one doing? Were there any noises? Where were they? Who else was there?

Behaviours - What did your loved one do? Describe their behaviour. How were they - distressed, angry, frustrated etc?

Consequences - Check out Reactions: What did your loved one do next? How did others respond to their behaviour? How did your loved one react to other people's response? What happened after the behaviour occurred?

Click on How to use the A-B-C chart for more details on how it can help you gather information.